South Africa

Pretoria - Defence Minister Lindiwe Sisulu has applauded the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) for the role it is playing in the Congolese election.

Pretoria - The North West provincial government is considering asking the South African National Defence Force to assist in overcoming the scourge of rhino poaching, Premier Thandi Modise says.

Pretoria - Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Richard Baloyi says he will work closely with the Western Cape province to investigate allegations raised by Swellendam residents during a community meeting at the weekend.

Pretoria - Telkom's outgoing Group CEO Nombulelo Moholi says the company is intensifying its focus on its short term priorities to ensure management stability and to see to it that the company achieves its business priorities.

Durban - UNFCCC Executive Secretary Christiana Figueres and South African International Relations Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane received a petition against climate change and a book of postcards signed by children during a rally on Sunday.

Pretoria - It has been a hassle-free entry into South Africa for international delegates attending COP17 in Durban.

Winterveldt - Gauteng's newly launched Automotive Hub hopes to turn the tide of unemployment among the youth in the province.

Pretoria - The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) this morning takes to the polls for the country's presidential and legislative elections.

Pretoria - Hennie Otto won the four-day SA golf Open Championship trophy after beating 156 amateur and world-acclaimed golfers at the Serengeti Golf and Wild Life Estate in Kempton Park.

Pretoria - A series of stamps in commemoration of the arrival of indentured Indian labourers to South Africa 150 years ago was launched yesterday.

Durban - Durban's International Convention Centre is awash with colourful outfits and accents from around the globe as delegates start streaming into the plenary venue for the opening of the COP17.

Pretoria - South African Football Association (Safa) President Kirsten Nematandani has poured accolades on the late Bafana Bafana coach, April "Styles" Phumo.

Pretoria - The Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality has assured travellers at the OR Tambo International Airport (ORTIA) that the temporary closure of the police office at the airport will not affect operations and law enforcement will not be compromised.

Pretoria - The Department of Trade and Industry (dti) has commended the South African crafts companies exhibiting at the 32nd India International Trade Fair, saying they have done exceptionally well for themselves and the country.

Pretoria - The Minister of Trade and Industry, Dr Rob Davies, has handed over six fishing boats to the Houtbay Fishing Co-operatives at the Imizamo Yethu settlement in Cape Town.